Designation

Officers typically begin their careers as  Revenue Officers  or  Assistant Revenue Officers .

Responsibilities

• Land Revenue Management : Overseeing the assessment, collection, and administration of land revenue in various districts.
• Land Records Maintenance : Managing and updating land records, including settlement operations and land surveys.
• Implementation of Land Reforms : Enforcing government policies related to land distribution, tenancy rights, and agricultural reforms.
• Dispute Resolution : Addressing and resolving land disputes, including conflicts over land ownership and encroachments.
• Public Service Delivery : Facilitating various land related services to the public, including issuing land certificates and managing land transactions.

Pay Structure

• Starting Salary : The starting salary for an ORS officer is in  Pay Level 10  under the 7th Pay Commission, with a basic pay of approximately  ₹44,900  per month, exclusive of allowances.
• Allowances : Officers receive additional allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Travel Allowance (TA), which vary based on their posting.
•  Other Benefits : ORS officers enjoy benefits such as medical facilities, official accommodations, and retirement benefits, including pension schemes.

Work Responsibilities

• Revenue Assessment and Collection : Conducting assessments for land revenue and ensuring timely collection from landowners.
• Land Records Administration : Maintaining accurate and updated land records, including ownership, boundaries, and land use classification.
• Implementation of Government Schemes : Facilitating the implementation of government schemes related to agriculture, land development, and rural welfare.
• Dispute Mediation : Serving as a mediator in land disputes, ensuring fair resolution according to applicable laws.
• Coordination with Other Departments : Collaborating with other government departments related to agriculture, forestry, and rural development.

Promotional Hierarchy

• Revenue Officer / Assistant Revenue Officer:
  • Entry level position responsible for basic tasks in revenue collection and land administration.
  • Typically involved in fieldwork and assisting senior officers.
• Tehsildar:
  • Manages revenue collection and land administration within a tehsil (an administrative division).
  • Responsible for overseeing the work of Revenue Officers and coordinating with other departments.
• Additional Tehsildar:
  • Assists the Tehsildar in various administrative and revenue related tasks.
  • Takes on specific projects or responsibilities as delegated by the Tehsildar, such as managing public grievances or specific schemes.
• Sub Collector / Deputy Collector:
  • Responsible for managing multiple tehsils and overseeing overall revenue administration in a designated area.
  • Plays a key role in policy implementation and coordination among different administrative units.
• Joint Collector:
  • Acts as an intermediary between the Collector and lower ranking officers, supporting overall district administration.
  • May handle specific portfolios, including land administration and revenue collection.
• Collector:
  • The highest ranking officer in the district, responsible for all aspects of revenue administration, law enforcement, and district governance.
  • Oversees the work of Tehsildars, Sub Collectors, and other administrative officers.